1. Then the Lord said to Job,
2. “You wanted to argue with God All-Powerful. You wanted to correct me and prove that I was wrong. So give me your answer!”
3. Then Job answered the Lord:
4. “I am not worthy to speak! What can I say to you? I cannot answer you! I will put my hand over my mouth.
5. I spoke once, but I will not speak again. I spoke twice, but I will not say anything more.”
6. Then the Lord spoke to Job again from the storm:
7. “Brace yourself and get ready to answer the questions I will ask you.
8. “Are you trying to show that I am unfair? Are you trying to look innocent by saying that I am guilty?
9. Are your arms as strong as mine? Do you have a voice like mine that is as loud as thunder?
10. If so, you can be proud and wear glory and honor like clothes.
11. If you are as powerful as God, then show your anger! Punish those who are proud and humble them.
12. Yes, just look at the proud and make them humble. Crush those evil people where they stand.